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Turning a blind eye? | Russell Brand - Have TV bosses failed in their duty of care again?
This article explores recent allegations of sexual assault against Russell Brand, and how HR might have...
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Out-of-touch | Tim Gurner needs more than an empty apology to lead properly
This article talks about workforce expectations, and if they're aligned with the perceptions of leadership....
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Autocratic leadership? | Amazon CEO gives workforce ultimatum, but good employees can't be replaced
In a recent event in the Amazon saga, CEO Andy Jassy has come under scrutiny for telling his workforce,...
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Video feature | Why emotional intelligence is essential in the workplace
In this edition of the top five, we explore emotional intelligence; what it is, why it's important,...
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Global HR | Here's how you navigate the cultural differences between overseas workers
But when a company expands, it must also take on the differing cultures, traditions, and ways of working...
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'Performative work' | As workplace austerity grows, meetings are next on the chopping block
Meetings were once considered a normal part of everyday working life. Meetings are an important part...
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Neutrality dilemma | How does HR avoid taking sides in the workplace?
Beth Samson, OD and People Lead at Investors in People offers her perspective on HR's neutrality in the...
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'They think before they speak' | Are introverted leaders as effective as their extroverted peers?
In the working world, we have often associated extroverted attributes with someone who can competently...
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esphr | Why investing in your line managers is critical to effective employee relations
Radical changes to working life over the past few years mean many organisations haven't had the bandwidth...
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Holiday 'phone-mo' | From CEO to newbie, it's a double-edged sword to be 'always on' at work
The traditional boundaries between work and downtime are increasingly blurred...
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School Holidays | The pre and post-holiday lull approaches and HR need to be alert
Ahh, the summer holidays. You've either got one planned, are about to go, or have perhaps just got...
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'Threads' | Leaders don't need another social media platform - we need to use what we DO have in a better way
Another day, another social media platform has launched...
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Beyond laziness | How should HR approach absenteeism?
There are a multitude of reasons staff end up disengaged from work. Especially in this climate, when...
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Bad eggs | Impartiality is the only way managers can deal with toxic workers
As a manager, it's your job to cultivate a healthy atmosphere for your team and protect them from toxicity....
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Employee engagement | 90% of staff 'unenthused' by work - how can managers change this?
How can managers fire up the nine in 10 Brit employees who aren't engaged?
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The lockdown effect | Is remote work making us more socially anxious?
A growing number of remote workers admit to struggling with traditional work activities like network...
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Bad boss | Zuckerberg is an unfit leader, says 70% of Meta workers - where did he go wrong?
Following an internal survey at the technology conglomerate Meta, 70% of the company's employees shared...
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Preparing for Pride Month | How to avoid transwashing in business this Pride
Ahead of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, Joanne Lockwood, Inclusive Culture Expert and CEO of SEE Change...
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Wellbeing champion | Evolving the menopause discussion: Difficult HRT decisions
Workplace activity to inform and educate about menopause should arguably also include a focus on difficult...
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Mass layoffs | Are larger firms more brutal in their redundancies?
Mass layoffs have plagued virtually all major tech companies in recent months...
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